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Wed 05/17/06 (day 1) - Huntington
Thu 05/18/06 (day 2) - Barcelona
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Began in the first century as a chapel, the construction of the present Gothic temple was initiated in 1928. The 16t …
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The monument to Columbus was opened to the public on 1 June 1888, some weeks after the opening of the Universal Expo …
Fri 05/19/06 (day 3) - Barcelona
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The "magic fountain" was built for the World Fair of 1888, in Ciutadella Park. Unfortunately, it was not the success …
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Sat 05/20/06 (day 4) - Paris
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Paris just wouldn't be Paris without the Eiffel Tower. Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World Fair, at 300 me …
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Distinguished architect I. M. Pei has constructed this 450-seat, oak paneled auditorium. It fuses state-of-the-art a …
Sun 05/21/06 (day 5) - Paris
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Climbing the 387 steps to the top of this masterpiece is well worth the effort for the spectacular view. Constructio …
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The arch is a site of memories, current events and celebrations. The lists of the dead will move you. And the cars t …
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This one mile by 235 feet wide stretch is one of the most popular avenues in Europe. It's a blend of old world …
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Mon 05/22/06 (day 6) - Paris
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The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, signaled the beginning of the French Revolution. It was a highly symb …
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This Romano-Byzantine basilica overlooks Montmartre, one of Paris's most picturesque districts. Its distinctive dome …
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Tue 05/23/06 (day 7) - Rome
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Commissioned by Marcus Agrippa, restored by Domitian, and subsequently rebuilt by Hadrian (who added the dome), the …
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No visit to Rome is complete without seeing its magnificent Colosseum, a vast amphitheater with seating for 55,000 t …
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The Forum Romanum was designed to be the center of social, political and economic life in the city. The innumerable …
Wed 05/24/06 (day 8) - Rome, Terrasini
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The Vatican is among the most important historical sites in the world. The seat of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, T …
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Musei Vaticani's unique art collection is exhibited in surroundings of unparalleled beauty. The magnificent Raphael …
Hope you are off to a good start - even though things were hectic yesterday hopefully things will go smoothly now. Even if they don't just do all you can to make it right & move on. Relax & Enjoy! Love, mom
Hope the weather is good, the food better, & the company the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love, mom
Watch out for the gladiators!!!!!!!!!
I just checked the weather in Rome...looks like you guys are having great weather. Yay!
Anyway, if you happen to see the pope please ask him to bless your mother in a special way. Between the ag dept., an AM 4-wheeler, & my new office buddy, I just might make the evening headlines. Hopefully, the pope's connection to the big guy will save me. And if it's not too much trouble ask him for a blessing for your dad.
Well, don't spend all day on your knees, blessing yourselves, but if it gets you in to see the man - do whatever it takes. Drink in the history.
Love, mom & yes, dad, too!
Love, mom